Between 1888 and 1920 Narragansett was well known as an elegant summer resort with a dozen more grand hotels and many large estates and "cottages". Probably the most prominent landmark was Narragansett Casino, covering nearly one square block from Ocean Road to Mathewson Street. The Towers on Ocean Road served as the main entrance and covered promenade and are all that remain after a devastating fire in 1900. The Towers are the town's focal point for special events, festivals and family entertainment.